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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mdusty" data-source="post: 6890052" data-attributes="member: 76430"><p>I like the simple option for prestige purposes.  I've been running a 5e zeitgeist game I converted recently, but I got rid of the Prestige system altogether as well as the background themes.  I turned the backgrounds into Factions (DMG pg 21), use Renown instead of prestige points, and converted the prestige classes' abilities for each background into boons that the Faction grants at various levels of Renown.  They can call in favors from said Faction, practically using the same method for calling in favors as written.  Probably put more work into this  than most DMs are willing to try.  As far as item requisition goes, our group just has an understanding that the RHC only 'sells' magic items to constables when they actually 'need it'; they will not sell a 1st level party rare or even uncommon items, but mundane items are fine whenever.  It basically mirrors the Magic Item Rarity Table on pg 135 of the DMG as to when they can requisition certain magic items, though I do like the idea of using the magic item tables better now that you've mentioned this.  What I have been struggling with though is Stipend.  I've just been guessing as to how much stipend they get at each new level.  I converted from the Pathfinder version and just giving them half the recommended amount each level since 5e PC wealth is far under 4e and Pathfinder.  So far it's been fine, but the PCs are only 3rd level at the moment.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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